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It was a hectic day for over 300 NJSPBA members who crowded the NJ Assembly hallways in support of legislation that allows the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System to be managed by a board comprised of law enforcement, firefighters and government officials. I want to publicly thank all our members who made it to Trenton to gather support for this effort on less than 24-hour notice. Our membership always comes through when it matters—Thank you.

After years of underperforming investment gains and increasing hedge fund consultant fees, if the governor approves this legislation, this legislation will provide an opportunity for us, along with our brothers and sisters from the FMBA and the FOP, to protect our retirement funds.

I want to also thank the majority of Assembly members and State Senators who supported us in this effort. I encourage all of you to know your legislators and find out if they supported the NJSPBA today. Please contact me if you want information on the actual vote.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the law enforcement officers murdered in Dallas. These vicious murders make one thing clear: Even while protecting the communities we are sworn to serve, we are in danger because of our profession. Please be vigilant and remain on high alert given the anti-police sentiment making its way through our country.

Do your job, but don’t be a hero. Please be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Avoid any situations that are not essential to public safety or the very description of your job during these dangerous times. Most importantly, please take all precautions to survive your shift and make it home to your families. When off-duty, we are recommending that you limit wearing police insignia or PBA apparel that would make you or your family a target for those looking to harm law enforcement officers. We also encourage taking police shields and other police identifying articles off your cars.

We’re all in this together. Protect one another and get home safe to your family.